The City

I am currently in "The City"
Briefing in Chicago went well. I've really gotten to know my team well through Chicago, but more importantly through all the experiences I have had over the past few Long days.
My flight to Asia was with few problems as we arrived safely Tuesday night (Late Asia Time)
I am currently in an internet cafe which is pretty small, but air conditioned. We are staying in a type of hostel that is fairly nice. Each room has air conditioning so we are very thankful for that. We visited a univeristy today but did not stay long due to the V.P. not being available today. We are heading out tomorrow for a visit with him.
I have had a rough time taking in all the emotions I '[should] have' experienced. I cannot seem to grasp everything I have seen. I think I am too afraid to let myself take it all in. I know it will be difficult and heart-wrenting.
I've surprisingly met some people from various parts of the world here. Not something I expected.

Things to Look foward to...?

To my fellow servants of Christ this summer:

The Lord reminded me about something yesterday. Take each day as a day to enjoy the Lord, reflect his image, and share his Love and Salvation. Regardless of where(geographically) we are it is still our call to Love. My prayer and challenge is to not get too overtaken by the emotions of excitement that may cause our minds to lose focus of our daily life of evangelism. Wait patiently in the Lord for the time to come; eagarly seek the Lord with gladness.

I'm not sure about most people, but I continually 'need' one or more things ahead of me that cause excitement and a purpose in life. For example, Yesterday I got my hair cut, went shopping for an italian dinner and cooked an italian dinner last night to help raise money for a friend. This Saturday is my last day of work for almost 2 months, another italian dinner for a friend. Monday, around 7:15 p.m., I will be done with school. Tuesday I will be driving back home, stopping at my grandparents house on the way back to get lunch with them. Friday early morning I am heading to Chicago with some friends.....then....Project begins.

All of these 'events' cause excitement for me. I look ahead to these things and then once they are over I can see that they were not fulfilling. Don't get me wrong they will be 'fun' but not of that which I should have me hope set upon. Why is it that I always seek things and activites to gain happiness from.

1 Peter 1: 13-21

My hope should be FULLY set upong the result of the Cross

1 Peter 1:3-9

We have a LIVING Hope through the resurrection Jesus Christ from the dead!

Our King died from us and litterally conquered death. He reigns now and forever!

Rejoice oh Children of God!

Let us focus on the Cross, Loving God and Loving People (all people, not just those that are easy to love....Luke 6)

Enjoy what the Lord has graciously given us worshipping the Creator not the created.